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NOS - Consultation

The need for a complete review and overhaul of the Automotive Suite of standards was driven by the Sector Qualification Strategy (SQS) feedback, where employers had requested new and revised standards to fill gaps in current provision and ensure up to date and fit-for-purpose qualifications.

The draft national occupational standards have been written to reflect the specific competencies of various job roles within the automotive sector. The aim is that they may be used to form the basis of new qualifications, as optional or stand alone units, or as the basis of training programmes.

National occupational standards (NOS) for the Automotive Retail sector are now ready for consultation - please download from the table below. Your participation in the consultation process would be greatly appreciated, please feel free to comment on one or more of the industry sub-groups under review in accordance with your area(s) of experience and expertise. 

The consultation closing date for each of the sector sub-groups is shown in the table below:

 * Documents available to view

.1st stage consultation2nd stage consultation
Accident Repair Paint  *Completed 31 Oct 2008 - available to viewConsultation available Jan 2009
Accident Repair Body (& Welding)  *Completed 31 Oct 2008 - available to viewConsultation available Jan 2009
Accident Repair MET  *Completed 31 Oct 2008 - available to view.
Cosmetic Repair  *Completed 30 Sept 2008 - available to viewConsultation available in new year
Body BuildingDue Jan 2009tbc
Insurance Engineers/VDA * Due Jan 2009tbc
Rental & Leasing  *.Consultation available Jan 2009
Heavy Vehicle  *Completed 15 Nov 2008 - available to viewConsultation available in Jan 2009
TrailerDue Jan 2009tbc
Light Vehicle  *Completed 15 Oct2008 - available to viewConsultation available Jan 2009
Motorcycle  *Completed 31 Oct 2008  - available to viewConsultation available Jan 2009
Lift Truck  *Completed 25 Oct 2008 - available to view  Consultation available Jan 2009
Roadside Assistance & RecoveryDue Jan 2009tbc
Fast-fit  *Completed Sept 2008 - available to viewConsultation available Jan 2009
Autoelectrical & Mobile Electrical InstallationsDue Jan 2009tbc
PartsDue Jan 2009tbc
Sales  *Completed 15 Oct 2008 - available to view Consultation available Jan 209
Ethics & Ethic Principles  *Closing date 31 Jan 2009Available to view

How to get involved

To take part in the consultation please download the draft consultation documents and the consultation feedback form (for your comments) and e-mail your completed response to: NOS@motor.org.uk

Following the consultation, an expert working group will review the feedback received and finalise the standards. 

For further information contact beverleyl@motor.org.uk